Guilt Free, Gluten Free & Dairy Free you're going to enjoy these little slices of heaven as a perfect pairing with your morning coffee or an afternoon snack with some tea during these cooler periods going into fall.

Here's one of my favorite go to's for flavor & diversity I love making this chicken for a few days of prep that works on salads or served with a nice green been casserole for a seasonal dish everyone will love.

This month we are featuring some favorite recipes from the influential ladies in my life. This one comes from my Step Mother and is sure to be a family fave as it works well for advanced meal prepping for delicious and nutritious lunches and dinner options for the family on the go!

These Chicken fingers are sure to be a family favorite! Here is my easy recipe that can be used for chicken or fish and severed with homemade baked Sweet Potato Fries for a healthy balanced dish that even the kids will love.

I love to use the foods I've prepped for the week, usually some chicken, quinoa and chopped veggies, to make a whole new dish so last week I tried my Favorite Stuffed Peppers again and I'm so glad I did. Here is the recipe I use! It's an easy way to use up left overs and keep the excitement in the kitchen!

1 lb Cooked ground Chicken with sauteed Veg

1 Cup Cooked Apple Quinoa

Dice Pepper Tops

Mix all of the above ingredients together and stuff into 4 Large Colored Peppers

We all know whats it's like when autumn hits and you feel like busting out the crock pot, wrapping yourself in a scarf or putting on your leg warmers under your hunter boots.

Well I've pulled out the crock pot for a season of warm meals that are not only good for the soul but also good for your health!!

Did you know that the beans in a chili are packed with protein & high in fiber both of which help the body function properly in many ways?! This dish is made up tones of special ingredients your body needs from vital nutrients.

Vitamin C, Biotin, Vitamin A, B's, Folate & Antioxidants, not to mention it's full of protein and has healthy sources of carbohydrates! You can't go wrong chillin with some chili on a beautiful fall evening! so here's the recipe I tried this week!

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts or 1lb of lean ground chicken.

a vegan option would be to leave out the chicken and ad chick peas and edamame for the added protein

3 Roma tomatoes chopped

1/2 Zucchini diced

1/2Cup Red Onion diced

1 Can mixed Lentils & Beans, rinsed & drained

½ Cup. (8 oz.) Frozen Corn

1 Tbsp Chili Powder

1 tsp Cinnamon

½ Tbsp Minced Garlic

½ tsp Turmeric

¼ tsp Cayenne

¼ tsp Himalayan Pink Salt

to taste cracked pepper

2 cups dry Brown Rice or Quinoa

8 oz. shredded cheddar

1 Avocado sliced

Instructions

Add everything except ½ of the Quinoa, and the cheese, to the slow cooker along with ¼ cup of Organic Broth (for good measure). Give everything a good stir and make sure the chicken is covered in the mixture.

Secure the lid on your slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hrs.

Near the end of the cooking time, cook the two cups of Quinoa according to the package directions. Fluff with a fork before serving.

After 4 hours of cooking, carefully remove the lid of the slow cooker. Stir with a fork to shred the chicken. Build your serving bowls by placing quinoa on the bottom, then the Chili mix, shredded cheese or sliced avocado:)

This easy side dish is highly versatile and can be combined with other nutrient dense foods to create a perfect plant protein! Not only that but Quinoa can be enjoyed as a main dish, in a salad or compliment any meal with a nice nutty balance. It is high in fibre that helps lower cholesterol, it's gluten free and provides protein, iron and vitamin B-12. Quinoa also sit low on the glycemic index, making it a valuable food for people trying to control their blood sugar levels.

As a health and fitness enthusiast with 10+ years experience, I often discuss the importance of eating whole natural foods and their health benefits. I explain to my friends and clients the importance of supplementing the diet with, protein, certain vitamins, minerals, probiotics, healthy fats, why they are so important and also explain how certain ingredients can cause serious health issues!

🚫 Ingredients you can't pronounce🚫

I have had a number of supplement companies approach me about sponsorships and promotions and let me tell you I research every product and every Ingredient as if my life depends on it, because it, well, it does! But one of the brands with products that I stand by 💯% is VEGA! With a range of products that are all gluten free, dairy free, GMO free and contains all natural ingredients; these products have all of the nutrients our bodies need, they taste great and they have a product for all your different nutritional needs!

I use shakes as easy breakfasts, on the go meals and snacks, pre & post workout nutrition and I even use the protein in my baking! Check them out and feel free to ask me which product might be best for you!

I am excited to share this recipe because is it so easy, healthy and heart worthy! I have taken a classic soup recipe and modified it to meet my goals of keeping my protein intake high, my carbohydrates balanced and keeping it all within a healthy range of 300 calories per meal!

Along with being almost perfectly balanced and low in calories this soup feeds the soul from the inside out. The healthy fats from the coconut oil help increase the absorption of the full spectrum of Phyto Nutrients (Vitamins) and Micro Minerals found in all of those fresh healthy vegetables, the chick peas are high in plant proteins & fiber and the spices work together to promote increased heart health & metabolism and to decrease inflammation!

Enjoy

1/2 Cup Chopped Red Onion Simmering in Coconut Oil while I add the following

2 Fresh Diced Roma Tomatoes

1 Cup Fresh Green Beans chopped

1/2 Cup Fresh Carrots Chopped

2 Cups Fresh Spinach Chopped

1.5 Cups Chick Peas (Soaked and Cooked)

1/2 Fresh Chopped Zucchini

1/2 Cup Fresh Chopped red and yellow Pepper

1/2 Cup Frozen Green Peas

1 lb Cooked Lean Ground Chicken

Garlic Powder, Cayenne Pepper,Turmeric and Black pepper- to taste

Add 1 Can of Low Sodium Organic Chicken Stalk and simmer for 5 Min, stirring often

Then add 4 Cups Water, bring to low boil and simmer until veggies are at desired tenderness

As a professional Nutrition and Weight Loss Coach and Mommy I am always looking for new exciting ideas when it comes to feeding my clients and my family. I'm always looking for ways to keep my diet balanced with all right macro-nutrients (protein, fats, carbs & fiber) and phyton-utrients (vitamin and Minerals) and as scientific as that sounds it's actually quite satisfying.

For example did you know that Chick Peas are a super food? Now I'm not Vegan, Paleo, Ciliac or Dr Bernstein but I can tell you that I am certain that Chick Peas need to be a staple in any ones diet!

Full of fiber that lowers blood cholesterol, a great source of iron for those lacking energy, and a perfect protein source when combined with a leafy green or whole grain, these Legumes are Super CHICKS! Coming in Low Glycemic, they control insulin responses and produce the right gut flora for ultimate absorption of their nutrients; Providing everything you need to feel satisfied... and if you watch "Sex In The City" you'll know they promote hormone production:)

That being said they are versatile too! Some recipes that include Chick Peas in my monthly meal plans include;